MCPlayer, is a wireless streaming video player application for iPad and iPhone

Watching your favorite movies, music videos, and video files has never been easier and more fun, thanks to the Media Center Video Player. MCPlayer is a high definition (HD) wireless video player for iOS devices: watch your favorite videos streamed directly from the internet or from your home network. MCPlayer, an advanced streaming HD video player application, will completely change the way you watch your video content.

User Guide of the Application

FAQ

MCPlayer works with lots of UPnP, DLNA, Samsung Click compatible media devices.
You can check our proven list of tested devices here. If MCPlayer works in series of models, there is a high chance that other devices in a line are compatible too.

How to watch films, movies, clips, cartoons wirelessly via iPhone/iPod touch and iPad in home media network with MCPlayer?

Start MCPlayer. It will automatically search for all available UPNP servers and renderers in the media network. Select a media file from DMS and send it to available DMR. You can control the playback from Now Playing Tab.

The reasons could be:
– your device is not connected to a Wi-Fi network;
– your network connection is not stable or your router is not working properly;
– if the other device is not UPnP compliant, it cannot be discovered by MCPlayer;
– sometimes, it is necessary to turn off the firewall on your computer. Make sure you consult an IT professional before you make such changes to your machine.

The 3rd party media players on your list of players appear depending on what type of a media file you choose. The media server provides content type information, and then the iOS system interprets it and selects a list of 3rd party players which support playback of the particular video file format.

Game consoles such as Xbox 360 and PS4 are used as media players, but not as media servers.You can read more by following a link. After XBOX or PS3 has been added to your media network through the Windows Media Center, it becomes available on MCPlayer in DMR List. Here is an article which explains how to connect your device with PS3 and DLNA Follow the steps written in this article than launch MCPlayer without any cables and it will work. Also, remember that PS3 and Xbox 360 are players not renderers.

How can I send media files from Win Media Player or any other Server to MCPlayer renderer?

If you are talking about the Device internal DMS, the storage of a device itself, it’s not available in this app. You are able to pick the files from the Servers, that you have (NAS, PC etc.). You need to choose a video you want to watch and then select the renderer (TV,Xbox, etc.) which has to be turned on and connected to the Internet. Select a media file from a list on your Win Media Player or other Server. Click the info icon in the upper right corner and choose “Play on” option, then choose MCPlayer DMR from the list of available renderers.

MCPlayer should be able to find servers and renderers in the network within 1 minute providing that the network connection is running well and consistently and the Wi-Fi router is capable of transferring multicast data packages.
If you don’t have any server icons in the list: only the Documents and “Watch Later List”,
you will need to install a server program such as Serviio on your PC or laptop and allow access to the files you want. Just choose a folder where you have video files and it will work.

How to use Chromecast to send video on TV screen via iPhone, iPad with MCPlayer?

Have you installed and set up Chromecast on your TV? As if it doesn’t set up properly it won’t work with our app. To work properly, Chromecast must be on the same Wi-Fi network with the devices you are going to use.
You need to turn on Chromecast with a device where it is plugged in (TV for example), then choose a video file you want to play, tap on an info icon in the upper right corner of the file and there will be an ArkKast (this is Chromecast connected with our app and SDK ArkMC, that’s why it is called ArkKast). Also, if you have already named your Chromecast then this name will be displayed. Tap on a Chromecast from the Media Player’s list provided and enjoy streaming. If you are not able to see Chromecast in the Media Player’s list, try to restart all the devices and a Wi-Fi router, the problem can be in it. Check the cables of the connected devices.

Xbox connection
As long as you have a wireless network setup at home, an iOS/Android device and Xbox, you can use MCPlayer to wirelessly stream media to your TV set. It’s extremely simple, and can be done by following these few easy steps:
Step 1. Download MCPlayer (the free version works just fine), and launch it.
Step 2. Turn on your Xbox, and make sure both it and your iOS/Android device are on the same Wi-Fi network.
Step 3. Your iDevice should pop up on your Xbox under the Video tabs, and you should be able to navigate through your content on either your Xbox or using the MCPlayer app.
Step 4. That’s it! Select which media you want to stream, kick back and enjoy.
If your device doesn’t populate in one of the above-mentioned tabs, navigate to Settings > Network Settings > Media Server Connection on your Xbox and make sure that it says “Enabled.” You can also manually search for media servers in the same menu.

How to use iPhone or iPad to watch wirelessly films on HD TV screen with MCPlayer?

Xbox connection
MCPlayer works only with UPnP/DLNA, Allshare compatible devices. Check UPnP/Allshare/DLNA Certified® logo on the box or on the back surface of the device or go to the website: this link UPnP/DLNA operates over Wi-Fi, so it’s essential that the devices you want to connect are both using the same Wi-Fi network.
If you are talking about the Device internal DMS, the storage of a device itself, it’s not available in this app.
Turn on MCPlayer app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select a server from the connected devices you want to use (the external servers )
> Select the video file you want to play or send on the TV from the folders presented, tap on a file and a list of available players will be displayed in front of you
> Select a Player > Choose a Media Player you want to use (iDevice or an external one, for example, TV)
> Tap on a media player you have chosen to start streaming

Can I playback simultaneously video files with iPhone, iPad on different renderers with MCplayer?

You are able to playback and stream as many files, as to the number of media players you have.
Turn on MCplayer app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select a server from the connected devices you want to use (the external servers)
> Select the video file you want to playback or stream from the folders presented: tap on a file and a list of available players will be displayed in front of you
> Select a Player > Choose a Media Player you want to use (iDevice or an external one, for example, TV)
> Tap on a media player you have chosen to start streaming

How to send video on HD TV screen from iPhone, iPad screen with Apple TV?

Turn on MCPlayer app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select a server from the connected devices you want to use (the external servers) or the Documents section
> Select the video file you want to playback from the folders presented, tap on a button near Volunme control and chose Apple TV
> Select a Player > Choose a Media Player you want to use an HD TV or an Apple TV connected
> Tap on a media player you have chosen to start streaming

If it doesn’t work you can do the following:
-check if other UPnP devices are turned on and connected to the home network
– check if the device running MCPlayer is connected to home network
– try restarting MCPlayer, device running MCPlayer, other UPnP devices or even re-install an app
– check if something is available in Servers and Players tab
– also you can check if an LTE connection is on,turn it off and try again. There can be a problem with Network interface.
– write a letter to support indicating your problem, your device model and UPnP devices in your home network

Subtitles are supported and you can see them, but they depend on the video you are trying to play. If you are using our media player and there are subtitles in a video file than yes, you should see them. To turn on subtitles, at first, start streaming your movie, then open “Audio&Subtitles” (an icon looks like a message cloud) and choose necessary subtitles. These steps work only for one session. If you restart the movie or play another you should repeat these steps.

You have to install Chromecast on your TV. If it is not set up properly it won’t work with our app. You need to turn on Chromecast with a device where it is plugged in (TV for example), then choose a video you want to play, tap on an info icon in the upper right corner and there will be an ArkKast (this is Chromecast connected with our app and SDK ArkMC, that’s why it is called ArkKast).

Check, please the specs of your TV. Does it support the formats you are trying to play and if it should do, then try to stream another video file in a different format, as a test. Then, try to restart all the devices and your Wi-Fi router – sometimes this may be the problem. There are technical issues with some Samsung TV models, a question of protocol matching. We are working to address these in later releases of our app..

Have downloaded the media files to the Documents, but can’t find them there.

Try not to lock a Device while downloading and you will see the progress bar on the screen. You need to stay online all the time and then look in your Download Folder for your files. You can find the lock settings here:
Settings>General>Auto-Lock>change the time to lock

The video file is playing very slowly with crashes, like the bad quality video

1. Connect your PS and device to your Wi-Fi
DLNA operates over Wi-Fi, so it’s essential that the devices you want to connect are both using the same Wi-Fi network. If you have multiple wireless routers in your home, you’ll need to make sure that phone/tablet and PS are on the same network. Once you’re done, load up the MCPlayer Application.
2. Configure your PS for media sharing
Fire up your PS console and scroll across to Settings. Scroll down to Internet Settings, and then down to Media Server Connection. Make sure this is enabled — if it isn’t, your PS won’t be able to ‘see’ your phone/tablet.
3. Watching videos
Once the connection is established between your console and phone, the media on your phone/tablet becomes listed in the relevant section of the PS’s media bar. Scroll across to the Video section and expect to see your phone appear as one of the available folders. It should be listed as ‘[Mobile]’.
Once you open up the phone, you’ll be (confusingly) presented with folders for all of the available DLNA content — Video.
You’ll be presented with a long list of all the videos currently stored in the ‘Documentrs section’ of the application.
Clicking on a video will start streaming.
You can use the PS pad to pause, rewind and fast-forward through the film — just like a proper remote control — even though the actual footage is stored on your handset.

How to download movies on iPhone, iPad wirelessly from external digital storages with MCPlayer?

Turn on MCPlayer app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select a server from the connected devices you want to use (the external servers )
> Select the video file you want to save from the folders presented, tap on ‘Download’ button in the bottom right corner of the file to start the process of downloading.
Try not to lock a device while downloading and you will see the progress bar on the screen, you can find the lock settings here Settings>General>Auto-Lock>change the time to lock.
You need to stay online all the time and wait until the downloading progress will be completed. Afterall navigate to the ‘Documents’ section in an application and they will be there (offline also).

You are able to share your favorite movies with your friends via the Social Media Networks or other similar apps, like messengers.
Turn on MCPlayer app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select a server from the connected devices you want to use (the external servers)
> Select the video file you want to play from the folders presented, tap on a file and a list of available players will be displayed in front of you
> Select a Player > Choose a Media Player you want to use (iDevice or an external one, for example, TV)
> Tap on a media player you have chosen to start streaming
> Push the ‘Share’ button in the right corner of the Media Player’s interface to send a media file you have liked via any Social Media network presented in the list, use it in common with friends

How can I bookmark and manage lists of movies from external storages with my iPhone, iPad to watch them later?

MCPlayer gives you an opportunity to create your own personal “Watch Later List” with just one simple click.
Turn on MCPlayer app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select a server from the connected devices you want to use (the external servers )
> Select the video file you want to add from the folders presented to the ‘Watch Later List’, tap on a file and a ‘Watch Later List’ button will be in front of you
> Tap on it and the video file will be added
> Navigate to the main page of an application to see the ‘Watch Later List’

Does MCPlayer run in background while, for instance, I’m browsing the Web?

Turn on MCPlayer app > click on ‘Servers’ tab and select a server from the connected devices you want to use (the external servers )
> Select the video file you want to playback from any external folder presented, tap on a file and a list of available players will be displayed in front of you
> Select a Player > Choose a Media Player you want to use (iDevice or an external one, for example TV)
> Tap on a media player you have chosen to start streaming

Testimonials

Easy viewing with MCPlayer! by @GraciousWolf_PE – Jan 24, 2014 Canada

The professional version of MCPlayer is the wireless solution to watching iPad videos on an external device! For the most part, I use this video player to watch my saved videos onto my Xbox 360, although I’ve tried it on the PS3 as well and it worked like a charm! Practically every format is supported and I haven’t received any errors regarding any formats being incompatible or unsupported through McPlayer HD! Additionally, streaming videos directly from an external URL through my iPad to an external device has never been easier. In summary, MCPlayer is definitely a top-notch, high-quality and professional universal plug-and-play video player!

Best Video Player For iPhone Users by Matthew Hayden Nov 17, 2015 India

This app has made my life easy. Love the features of streaming videos, can watch videos offline, option to create water later, and most important sharing video was never this easy. Just love this app… KUDOS to the team!

Great app! Easy Play online sound or save for later – just what I wanted !! Thank you!

by MicahsoftInc – Nov 13, 2015 USA

I really love this app for watching all my movies. This app works really fast and has no buffering. One of the best features of this app is that you can beam your video wirelessly to your other devices such as a PS3 or Xbox. That feature works well and efficiently. Overall, I recommend this app to anyone who wants the best media playing experience!